US Bridges

Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · .18 MI W of S Presa ST · Structure no. 150150B37035003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,963
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,963 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVfw Blvd
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location.18 MI W of S Presa ST
RouteCity Street 8101
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3698, -98.47493
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,963 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River carry?

About 5,963 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw Blvd over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.